Laney College

Laney College Overview

Laney College is a public school in an urban setting in Oakland, California. Laney College was founded in 1953 and the school presently has around 13,463 students per year, which includes 13,463 undergraduate students.

Student Activities at Laney College

Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Laney College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Laney College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Laney College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Laney College on the Student Life page.

2022 Laney College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$8,472

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Is Laney College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Laney College offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Laney College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Laney College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Laney College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Laney College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Laney College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Laney College.

Based on this information, how does Laney College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Laney College a good school for you?

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Where is Laney College?

Laney College is located in the city of Oakland, California, in the suburbs of San Francisco.

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